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VTech to Launch Green Electronic Learning Products with Sustainability Pledge 2030

HONG KONG, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hong Kong – VTech Holdings Limited (HKSE:303) announced today that it will launch a variety of green electronic learning products in 2021, which marks an important step for its sustainability commitment towards replacing fossil based plastics with sustainable alternatives by 2030. VTech branded eco-friendly products include four new vehicles in the popular Go! Go! Smart Wheels® series made from plant-based plastic, and the Sort & Recycle Ride-on…

As for LeapFrog branded products, in addition to a new Choppin’ Fun Learning Pot™ with vegetables accessories made from plant-based plastic, VTech will source materials from responsibly managed forests certified by Forest Stewardship Council® for two new wooden toys, Touch & Learn Nature ABC Board™ and Interactive Wooden Animal Puzzle™.

The introduction of sustainable product packaging for VTech’s toy products is also well underway. Currently 94% of the packaging materials is recyclable, while 90% of the cardboards used in the packaging is recycled materials. VTech is also committed to eliminating fossil-based blister packaging and replacing it with plant-based alternative in 99% of the electronic learning products by 2025.

In order to support circular economy initiatives in its major markets, VTech has engaged in various post-consumer packaging recycling programmes in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. Packaging recycling labels such as How2Recycle® and «On-Pack Recycling» have also been placed on the product packaging of its electronic learning products for consumers’ easy reference.

To encourage post-consumer product recycling, VTech has partnered with leading international recycling companies such as TerraCycle® in the US and Electronic Products Recycling Association in Canada. It has also followed the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive in Europe by adding product recycling labels on the product packaging. These recycling programmes provide an easy way for consumers to recycle VTech’s electronic learning products in the respective countries.

VTech’s ongoing efforts to develop eco-friendly products and packaging and continuous engagement in various post-consumer recycling programmes in the major markets, have demonstrated its commitment to the 5-year Sustainability Plan 2025 released on 5 June 2020.

«VTech’s sustainability vision is to create sustainable value for the lives of people and protect the planet for the future generations,» said Dr. Allan Wong, Chairman and Group CEO of VTech Holdings Limited. «We are committed to using sustainable materials in our products and packaging and recycling them in a responsible way, using eco-friendly transportation modes in our supply chain management, increasing the use of renewable energy and reducing the consumption of natural resources in our production process.»

To learn more about VTech’s sustainability efforts and achievements, please visit https://www.vtech.com/en/sustainability/.

About VTech

VTech is the global leader in electronic learning products from infancy through toddler and preschool and the largest manufacturer of residential phones in the US. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Since its establishment in 1976, VTech has been a pioneer in the electronic learning toy category. With advanced educational expertise and cutting-edge innovation, VTech products provide fun and learning to children around the world. Leveraging decades of success in cordless telephony, VTech’s diverse collection of telecommunication products elevates both home and business users’ experience through the latest in technology and design. As one of the world’s leading electronic manufacturing service providers, VTech offers world-class, full turnkey services to customers in a number of product categories. The Group’s mission is to design, manufacture and supply innovative and high quality products in a manner that minimises any impact on the environment, while creating sustainable value for its stakeholders and the community. For more information, please visit www.vtech.com.

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Former U.S. Director of National Intelligence joins Emerging Tech Fest keynote event line up

CARDIFF, Wales, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — James (Jim) Clapper, President Obama’s former Director of National Intelligence, will join Aled Miles, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sauce Labs, for an exclusive interview as part of the 2021 Emerging Tech Fest’s keynote event.

Taking place across 26^th – 28^th January as a virtual, global event, the 3-day festival will showcase some of the most exciting…

Taking place across 26^th – 28^th January as a virtual, global event, the 3-day festival will showcase some of the most exciting technology in Wales and beyond, demonstrating how the innovative technology sector is transforming lives and industries.

At the height of one of the most turbulent times in the history of American politics, the highly decorated Ret. Lt General will discuss the growing role of cyber security, modern threat vectors and the role of business and government, all drawn from his extensive experience leading the U.S. intelligence community and from an extraordinary career of service to the U.S. and her allies.

Clapper joins a stellar line-up of guests in a keynote hosted by Aled Miles, the Welsh Government Envoy to the United States and CEO of Sauce Labs, the leading provider of continuous testing solutions that deliver digital confidence.

The former US Director of National Intelligence also joins:

Ramin Sayar, President and CEO of Sumo Logic – Fresh from taking Sumo Logic public onto the Nasdaq stock exchange in the middle of a global pandemic, Ramin will join Aled to discuss how data, AI, machine learning and natural learning techniques are emerging as must haves for speed, customer growth and competitive advantage.
Dave Cole, founder and CEO of Open Raven – Despite starting Open Raven during one of the most difficult times in modern history, David led a wildly successful first round of funding, generating $15 million from some of the biggest names in venture capital. Dave will share his insights on funding, pitching and the first phase of building a business in an emerging technology space.
Jan Griffiths, founder of the «Finding Gravitas» podcast – A Welsh-born former executive in the U.S. car industry now based in Detroit, Jan has witnessed both the downturn and the recent transformation of the industry with the adoption of extraordinary automotive technology. She will share her experiences on leadership and transformation.

The keynote event will open the Emerging Tech Fest, taking place at 9:30 GMT on the 26^thJanuary 2021 with registration open now on the Emerging Tech Fest website.

Now in its third year, the festival founded by non-profit organisation Technology Connected, KTN, CEMET and Innovate UK, looks to bring together businesses and technology to foster connections and explore opportunities to collaborate, drive efficiencies and grow.

This year’s spotlight themes at the Emerging Tech Fest are:

The New World– we’ll explore how new technology can enable us to work from anywhere in the world, and balance the challenges that come with it, including mental health, productivity and engagement.

Improving Businesses NOW – The unprecedented nature of the world in 2020 has been a huge shock for us all. How can new and emerging tech help our businesses improve right now, as they embark on recovery coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic?

Future Tech – discover and connect with the latest technology as we provide a platform for innovative businesses to showcase the most ground-breaking new technology, transforming businesses and lives.

Achieving Net Zero – climate change is one of the defining issues of our time. With governments across the world declaring climate change emergencies, how can technology help to facilitate a carbon neutral future for business.

Registrations are now open for the 3 day festival on the Emerging Tech Fest Website, along limited exhibition and partnership opportunities for businesses who want to be at the forefront of innovation collaboration.

Aled Miles, Chief Executive Officer, Sauce Labs, said: «It is clear that technology will have a crucial role to play in rebuilding the global economy post-Covid. I am excited to be joined by some of the world’s leading minds in the technology sector to discuss the importance of digital confidence and how it will shape future growth and prosperity. Wales has world-class capabilities in the technology sector and, as an envoy for the Welsh Government, I am delighted to be able to play an important role in highlighting this on the world stage.»

Avril Lewis MBE. Managing Director of Technology Connected added:

«We are thrilled to announce today, a stellar line up for this year’s Emerging Tech Fest’s keynote event, which is sure to give attendees incredible insight across a range of key issues faced by businesses.

«Along with his renowned guests, Aled brings a wealth of experience and insight from his own remarkable career, and is the perfect person to highlight the success, innovation and international ambition of the technology industry in Wales.»

For more information on the Emerging Tech Fest, including registration exhibition and partnership opportunities, please visit the Emerging Tech Fest website.

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Biphenyl Market projected to exceed $360 million by 2026, Says Global Market Insights Inc.

SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on Global Market Insights Inc., report, the global biphenyl market size was estimated at $225 million in…

SELBYVILLE, Del., Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Based on Global Market Insights Inc., report, the global biphenyl market size was estimated at $225 million in 2019 and is slated to surpass $360 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 7% from 2020 to 2026. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the top winning strategies, wavering industry trends, drivers & opportunities, top investment avenues, competitive scenarios, market estimations & size.

Biphenyl market from natural gas biphenyl type anticipated to grow with CAGR of over 6.5% by the end of 2026 owing to an incremental increase in natural gas reserves in different regions such as North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific across the world. Moreover, increased shale gas extraction activities in the U.S. are expected to raise the demand for natural gas in the country in the years to come.

Increasing natural gas production on a global level is expected to increase the consumption of natural gas biphenyl during the forecast period. Regulation-driven shift in coal to gas consumption especially in countries such as China may weaken the demand for coal tar biphenyl to some extent during the next few years. Moreover, increasing demand for dyes, pigments, and carbonless copy paper is one of the defining reasons supporting market growth. Furthermore, increasing usage for electrical, heat transfer and hydraulic equipment should propel the biphenyl market growth of natural gas biphenyl.

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The global biphenyl market from dyestuff carrier for the textiles industry is expected to surpass over 80 million by the end of 2026 owing to increasing consumer demand for apparel with aesthetically approved designs.

The biphenyl market from fungicide application is projected to grow with a CAGR of over 5.5% owing to increasing usage of biphenyl for fungicide for plant disease control and as a preservative for citrus fruits.

Rapid industrialization, growing food & beverage industries, and increasing focus on the development of concentrated solar power plants across the globe will significantly drive the demand for heat transfer fluids which in turn will augment the market growth from heat transfer fluids application.

Biphenyl demand as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry is projected to grow with a CAGR of 7% by the end of 2026. Biphenyl market by chemical intermediate application is projected to gain traction with the CAGR of 7.5% in the market owing to increasing demand for polymer processing and in the production of organic chemicals.

Increasing usage of agrochemical and other pesticides in the agricultural sector are should boost product demand by fungicide application. The market is anticipated to grow over USD 5.5 million from fungicide application by the end of 2026.

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Europe region is expected to witness considerable growth with a CAGR of 5.5% in the coming years owing to an increased demand for pharmaceutical preparations. Biphenyl is a chemical, which finds demanding applications as an intermediate in manufacturing other organic chemicals like phosphorus and hydroxy compounds the establishment of research institutes, economic development, and increasing innovations are some of the factors contributing to the rapid growth of the global chemical industry.

The demand for organic chemicals in Europe is primarily driven by rising government funding and heavy investments by major players in research & development. The region is witnessing the growing demand for chemicals owing to an increasing focus on alleviating the adverse effects of climate change, health, and nutrition. The increasing role of chemistry in the development & maintenance of infrastructure, pharmaceutical industry, and biochemistry represents healthy growth opportunities for the biphenyl market in the coming years.

Rapid urbanization, increasing populace, changing lifestyle, and increasing consumer spending across the globe particularly in Asia-Pacific is driving the production of textile fabric this, in turn, will augment the biphenyl market share from dyestuff carrier for textiles application. Rising consumer demand for apparel with aesthetically approved designs and textures is encouraging textile manufacturers to bring about innovations in the dyeing process of textiles, increasing innovations in the field of technical textiles which may boost the market growth. Countries such as China, India, Bangladesh, Italy, turkey, and Vietnam are expected to be lucrative regions for biphenyl in dyestuff carrying applications.

Some of the key players operating in the biphenyl industry are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Sigma Aldrich, Tokyo Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Clearsynth, Lanxess AG, Biosynth Carbosynth, ABCR GmbH, AK Scientific, Inc., AA Blocks, Alfa Chemistry, 3B Scientific (Wuhan) Corporation Ltd., Sinfoo Biotech, Oakwood Chemical, Angene International Limited, King Scientific, Haihang Group, Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp., Dayang Chem (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd., Central Drug House (P) Ltd., Loba Chemie, Eastman Chemical Company, Debye Scientific Co., Ltd., Matrix Scientific, Win Win Chemical, Life Chemicals, MuseChem, Aozeal Certified Standards, LGC Standards (part of LGC Group), Hangzhou Keying Chem Co., Ltd., Xingrui Industry Co., Ltd., Anward and others.

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St Kitts and Nevis’ Citizenship by Investment Programme is Attracting Business to the Islands

LONDON, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — During his monthly press conference, the Prime Minister of the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis, Timothy Harris, addressed how its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme is attracting businesses to the dual islands. On January 14^th, at the National Emergency Management Agency, Prime Minister Harris noted that investors from countries like the United States, China, Russia and Canada were all taking advantage of the CBI Programme.

St Kitts and Nevis operates the world’s longest-standing CBI Programme and has welcomed investors and their families to its shores since 1984. The concept, birthed in the Caribbean, attracts foreign direct investment to a nation’s economy in exchange for citizenship. St Kitts and Nevis offers one of the most cost-affective investment routes under its Sustainable Growth Fund – hailed as the fastest and most straightforward path to a second citizenship.

PM Harris spoke highly about how the Programme is bolstering business on the islands during his press conference. «Just last week, we had the grand opening of the Lans Kitchen Restaurant in Frigate Bay. [It is] a new upscale cuisine being added to the menu of services offerings here in St Kitts and Nevis and the lady behind that again is a citizen of St Kitts and Nevis,» he said. «So, we have a wide range of interest in our CBI Programme, that is why it has become the Platinum Brand because persons from everywhere have come and have participated with respect to the CBI Programme,» Prime Minister Harris concluded.

Granting that an applicant passes the necessary due diligence requirements, the receipt of citizenship is provided along with a wide range of benefits, including the right to live and work in the country. This also involves global mobility to nearly 160 destinations, comprising of major business hubs. Investors can also choose to pass down citizenship for generations to come, establishing a future legacy for their families.

Recognised by the industry as a Platinum Standard brand, St Kitts and Nevis’ CBI Programme has maintained its popularity across the globe for several decades. The latest edition of the CBI Index highlighted its efficiency, due diligence framework, and its lack of mandatory travel or residence as a reason why the Programme is highly regarded within the investment migration realm.

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Hicks Thomas Successfully Navigates Clean Water Act Enforcement Action Brought by San Francisco Baykeeper

HOUSTON, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The environmental litigation team at Hicks Thomas LLP announced today that it has reached a favorable settlement on behalf of a California company sued by a public interest group under the Clean Water Act.

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The lawsuit, filed in January 2020 by the non-profit corporation San Francisco Baykeeper, claimed that the company’s Bay Area industrial facility violated the Clean Water Act by discharging polluted stormwater that exceeded U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and California standards for certain metals and suspended solids.

The company turned to Hicks Thomas’ northern California office, which then collaborated with the firm’s veteran team of environmental litigators in Houston.

«I am very proud of the solution developed for our client, and I think it speaks to the expertise and experience we have helping businesses navigate the challenges around stormwater runoff,» said Hicks Thomas partner John Thomas. «California is the first in the nation to enact more-detailed and stringent water standards, so it is a brave new world for many. I am pleased that we were able to find a cost-effective business solution to the problem that enabled the client to continue operating its business without interruption.»

In response to the lawsuit, Hicks Thomas teamed with environmental consultants to quickly assess the technical aspects of the claims and develop a cost-effective business solution to the lawsuit claims. The Hicks Thomas team negotiated a consent decree that enabled implementation of the business solution with minimal penalties or fees.

Hicks Thomas also worked with the company to navigate multiple challenges at the site, determining that the best and most cost-effective approach would be to consolidate the stormwater runoff and all the existing discharge points to one location for treatment.

After less than four months, the system installation was completed and deemed effective when zero exceedances were reported after the first significant rain event.

«The key to this solution was quick assessment of the claims and a focused approach to cut off any future claims,» said Hicks Thomas Partner John Deis, who led the project to implement the remedy. «This meant developing a strategy using not just the law, but the technical expertise of our consultants to home-in on a remedy that would satisfy the needs of the client without breaking the bank.»

Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. With offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Amarillo, and Sacramento, California, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation. Visit the firm at http://www.hicks-thomas.com.

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Porifera Honored With Tibbetts Award

SAN LEANDRO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Porifera, the leading provider of forward osmosis solutions, has received the prestigious Tibbetts Award from the U.S. Small Business Administration for its exemplary achievement in the development and commercialization of its environmentally-friendly concentration technology.

The company’s forward osmosis membrane systems use the natural power of osmosis to gently remove water from a wide variety of products to create a concentrate that is <a…

The company’s forward osmosis membrane systems use the natural power of osmosis to gently remove water from a wide variety of products to create a concentrate that is true to the original product upon rehydration. This unique, nonthermal approach to product concentration reduces the costs and carbon footprint of a variety of products throughout the entire lifecycle. In addition to broad applications in the food and beverage industries, Porifera’s robust membrane systems can efficiently remove challenging wastes from process streams and provide clean water for reuse for any industry.

Porifera is among 38 companies, seven organizations and 14 individuals in 2020 to be recognized for its achievement of the SBIR goals of stimulating technological innovation, encouraging diverse participation and increasing the private sector commercialization of innovations derived from federal R&D. Details on each of the winners can be found at www.tibbettsawards.com.

«Receiving this honor is a testament to the company’s technical successes and the economic and societal benefits our technology generates,» said CEO Olgica Bakajin, PhD. «We are proud to be recognized among other great organizations for the dedication and perseverance that went into bringing this innovation to the market.»

Funding from Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs was instrumental in both the founding of Porifera in 2009 and the invention of the company’s core technology. Support from these programs enabled Porifera to engage in technology development with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ames, Idaho National Laboratory, and several universities. Additional SBIR awards allowed the company to expand its application portfolio from desalination to the concentration of products for a variety of new markets and commercialize its technology.

About Porifera
Porifera is a San Leandro, California-based company which manufactures proprietary forward osmosis membrane systems and provides process solutions to a variety of industries. Porifera’s innovative forward osmosis solutions enable industries to efficiently remove water and retain only the most valuable components of their products. This unique technology facilitates the reduction of water waste, improvements to water reuse, and more efficient processing solutions to create better products using less energy. For more information, visit www.porifera.com.

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EnergyWare CEO Jake Jacques Announces Plans to Create ‘A Better Energy Future’

SUNRISE, Fla., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Jake Jacques, the newly-appointed CEO of EnergyWare, a leading national provider of Energy Efficiency technology, has announced his official plans to create «A Better Energy Future,» both domestically and globally. In the short term, Jacques expressed his desire to expand the company’s solar portfolio by locking in new deals in 2021, including a major win that is expected to take place in Q1 of the upcoming fiscal year….

«As an expert in the energy efficiency market, we aim to further establish the Energyware brand as an authoritative figure in the space by way of our educational initiatives and industry collaboration,» said Jacques.

«We are looking to increase brand awareness and fortify our brand loyalty by highlighting our quality of work, high standards of safety, and attention to detail in relation to COVID protocols. These are the aspects of our business that bring true value and keep both our customers and our workers safe.»

Jacques went on to delve into some of the biggest challenges that the industry is expected to face this year such as policy changes as well as limitations on project execution that have been caused by COVID-19 restrictions.

«New policy changes have shifted our focus primarily towards progressive states that already see the value in transitioning to clean energy. With the restrictions brought about by the pandemic, we have made a commitment to continually improve upon our high safety standards and COVID protocols, which we had adopted earlier this year at the beginning of the crisis,» said Jacques.

EnergyWare, once hyper-focused on LED Lighting technology, has also recently broadened its perspective on energy and expanded its offerings to include Solar, HVAC smart technology and Water Conservation – all part of its new product ecosystem.

«This is a step forward as our company ramps up its aggressive push to educate the nation on how to build #ABetterEnergyFuture, together,» said Jacques. «We are confident that this move to expand, and not shrink back, will not only bring great benefits to our company, but also continue to offer valuable, sustainable, and cost-effective products and services to our customers nationwide.»

To learn more about how Energyware is utilizing the power of energy efficiency and renewable energy to help companies leverage energy-efficient HVAC systems, energy efficient lighting, and solar energy, please visit http://www.EnergyWareLLC.com.

About EnergyWare

A national provider of Energy Efficiency technology, EnergyWare eliminates the guess-work of Energy Efficiency by bringing engineers, designers, best in breed manufacturing and trained energy technology installers all under one umbrella.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Healthy Support (BGF-2461)

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I desired a means to minimize the damage to plant root structures,» said an inventor from Macomb, Mich. «This inspired me to develop a plant support product containing four sticks for use in pots.»

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He developed the PLANT SUSPENDERS to facilitate the cultivation of cannabis and other plants. This invention minimizes damage to plant root structures, eliminates shade while providing an optimal level of support. This may result in increased yields. Additionally, it features a durable and efficient design.

The original design was submitted to the Bingham Farms sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-BGF-2461, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com

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Lawn & Garden Consumables Suppliers See Consumer Sales Spike Amid Pandemic

CLEVELAND, Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — With COVID-19 expected to continue impacting daily habits at least through 2021, the $9 billion US lawn and garden consumables market will continue to benefit from…

One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been the increased amount of time people spent in their yards, with DIY home gardening and landscaping projects among consumers’ favorite quarantine activities.
Though professional sales of lawn and garden consumables dipped in many markets due to business closures and other economic factors stemming from the pandemic, consumer sales spiked.
The focus on outdoor living is expected to rise even higher in 2021 and beyond as remote work becomes more common in the post-pandemic world, supporting longer term growth opportunities in the consumer market for lawn and garden consumables.

Consumer Market Holds Strong Long-Term Growth Potential

Although some households will return to pre-pandemic gardening habits once the virus is under greater control and the rate of new hobbyists entering the market slows, many will stay engaged with hobbies they took up in lockdown, such as gardening. As a result, lawn and garden product suppliers are looking to position themselves to make the most of the opportunity. For example:

In January 2021, CRH’s Oldcastle APG unit – a supplier of landscaping and gardening products such as pavers, composite decking, bagged concrete, masonry supplies, mulch, soil, and potting mixes – acquired CST, a regional producer of bagged mulches and soils in the Midwest.
In December 2020, Central Garden & Pet (the third leading supplier of lawn and garden consumables in the US in 2019) announced the acquisition of Green Garden, a leading supplier of vegetable, herb, and flower seed packets, seed starters, and plant nutrients in North America.

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Lawn & Garden Consumables is now available from The Freedonia Group. This study covers the US market for lawn and garden consumables, which include packaged consumable products used in the maintenance of turf, gardens, borders, and other outside areas. Demand by product, market, and end user is shown at the manufacturers’ level. Sales by product, end user, and distributor include distributor and retailer markups. Historical data (2009, 2014, and 2019) and forecasts for 2024 and 2029 are provided for lawn and garden consumables in current dollars.

Products include:

fertilizers
solid (or dry) – including granules, powders, spikes
liquids
pesticides
herbicides (selective or nonselective; pre-emergent or post-emergent)
insecticides
fungicides
rodenticides
animal repellents
growing media
packaged soil (potting soil, garden soil, topsoil, planting mix, soilless potting mixes)
soil amendments (bark, charcoal, compost, humus, limestone, manure, peat, perlite, sand, sphagnum peat moss, and vermiculite)
seeds (lawn and turf, including sod; flowers, shrub, and other ornamentals; vegetables, herbs and other edible gardening)
mulch and other ground covers
wood mulch and chips (conventional and colored)
rubber mulch
other mulch and ground coverings
other lawn and garden consumables, such as growth regulators, pH controls, stump removers, and biostimulants

Markets include:

residential
golf courses
government and institutional
commercial and industrial
commercial nurseries and garden centers, and other markets such as sod farms, cemeteries, and turf areas in privately owned sports venues

Distribution channels include:

home centers
mass merchandisers
garden centers
mail order/internet
hardware and feed stores

End users include:

consumer/DIY
professional/DIFM
lawn and landscaping service firms
landscaping and maintenance employees at golf courses and commercial, government, and institutional locations
nurseries and sod farms

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Flex Seal Announces Partnership with Colombia’s Top-Ranked Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz

WESTON, Fla., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Flex Seal is proud to announce a 2021 partnership with Colombia’s No. 1 Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz. His performances were outstanding during the 2019 – 2020 PGA Tour season, recording eight Top 25 finishes, including a PGA Tour event victory. This partnership will feature Muñoz in several digital appearances as well as onsite brand exposure in worldwide tournaments. Muñoz began his career in <span…

Flex Seal announces 2021 partnership with Colombia’s No. 1 Golfer, Sebastián Muñoz. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Muñoz said: «I am really excited to be a part of the Flex Seal Family. I look forward to working with the team and having a great time.»

Phil Swift, CEO, Inventor and Spokesperson for The Flex Seal® Family of Products, said: «We are excited to welcome Sebastián Muñoz to the Flex Family as our first ever golf brand ambassador. His talent is remarkable, and we truly admire his commitment and discipline on and off the course.»

Muñoz is competing this week at the The American Express™ in La Quinta, California.

About The Flex Seal Family of Products

Swift Response, LLC is the distributor and marketer of The Flex Seal^® Family of Products. Founded in 2011, the company provides a variety of DIY home repair and maintenance products specializing in waterproofing, adhesive, bonding and sealing.

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